Script Language for AppInventor

[machinaESC]

Hi,

i am quite a fan of App Inventor 2 and using it a lot in different contexts.

the killer app for the app inventor is the combination of the hardware interfacing, live interpretation of the app and its drag and drop front end editor.

depending on the complexity of a project though I sometimes miss somewhat of a line based way to script. something like a script language that does the same thing like the blockly IDE: build the XMLs for the build.

was there ever such a layer? Is there one? Would it be a nice idea for others as well or is it just me?

for total beginners as well as for very quick prototypes the blockly IDE is PERFECT. I just sometimes dream of a script language that is compatible with the tool as it is right now.

[SteveJG]

See the discussions here:Re: What do you think about AI supporting a text-based programming language (eg Python) in addition to code blocks?

and Re: How can i include tail (textual programming language) in app inventor ?

A student at Wellesley College was once developing a scripting language for App Inventor 2 called TAIL( Textual App Inventor Language ) .    It appears the development of TAIL may have stopped or the language is not yet ready for distribution and incorporation into the public version of App Inventor.

Yes indeed a scripting tool would be a huge enhancement, especially when working with the Math blocks.

Regards,

Steve